8 Years with the X32 | Should you buy in 2023? | X32 Review

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In this video, Kade reviews the Behringer X32 after 8 years of weekly use. He shares three things he loves and three things he hates about the X32. Would he buy it again? Should you buy an X32 in 2023?
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0:00 Longevity
0:37 How to master the X32
1:07 Bugs & hardware issues
1:34 3 things I LOVE
3:00 3 things I HATE
4:25 Should you buy an X32 in 2023?

[@storiesbybrad]

“You can touch the screen…it just isn’t going to do anything…” I literally laughed out loud.

[@collabworship]

Glad we could bring you a good laugh. :)

[@handyfm]

I bought the first one in New Zealand in sept 2012, it's done thousands of shows and still runs strong. In terms of returns on investment cant really beat that.

[@ransfordfearon8780]

Hi . Your video is great.. I am new to the Behringer x32 compact. I am trying my best to find way around it. Just a few days ago I cannot get any audio feed to go to the monitors. The two main speakers work great but my 3 floor monitors have no feed coming through them from the console. What advice can you give me? Thanks

[@dennishoffleit]

I owned one and worked on many. It was a game changer. In that time there was nothing in that price range. It made it possible for bands to have their own desk. And the rack version made InEar systems for the bands possible. But I feel like I’m grown out. 32Ch, only 8 Slots for FX and PlugIns. I prefer SQ. But Wing is a great choice too. Especially if you want to keep stageboxes and P16. We use that as livestream mixer in church. Same great sound as X32. Great features like PlugIns and 6Band PEQ per channel. User Fader Pages and so much more. So here you get your update from X32. And the touchscreen will do something if you’re touching it. ;-) I’m waiting for a smaller version… And maybe a WingRack to do bigger IEM racks?

[@collabworship]

I'll raise my hand for a Wing Compact. Think the two of us will have what's needed for them to send it to production? ;)

[@dennishoffleit]

@@collabworship I also wanted an Allen&Heath SQ2 🤣, for corporate gigs, but they didn’t want to. Now I need to spend the money on the new Yamaha DM3… I like your great work.

[@buelow123]

On our X32 a few of the knobs doesn't work like they should. Has anybody a quick fix?

[@olachus]

That was meant for an iPod, not a phone. You could use an iPod as your music or sound track source and just have it at your very right hand for an easy and fast control.

[@collabworship]

That makes sense, but smartphones had pretty much replaced the iPod by 2012...

[@AllenPendleton]

I always unscrew the phone holder and use it for a track ball when I'm using super rack.

[@collabworship]

Great idea!

[@Zazquatch1]

I had one back in 2014, until I realized that I wouldn't use it as much as I thought, so I sold it used and got my money back. Now I am waiting for the dollar and the fiinantial system to crash before thinking of buying any equipment. The prices just keep on rising as the F.R. is printing more useless money to cover up the huge dept. It is most likely gonna be a bumpy right, but I believe it'll turn out good later on.

[@chemdrum]

that phone slot was specifically for the iPhone 5 at the time the mixer was released. It could've maybe fit other phones so I could be wrong on the "specifically" part LOL. I loveeeee this mixer!!!! My eyes landed it on it in 2012 when I went to visit another church. I immediately told all personnel in power at my church that we NEEDED to get this board. This is a mixer I would recommend to ANY church still with an analog board. It's so good, you can even settle with the X32 Compact and still get the same quality and experience. Also, there's the extended capabilities that can be done with this mixer too ie: multitrack recording, use of Waves SuperRack, etc.

[@toms1346]

It depends from your analog desk, if you have top end analog desk - use that not some cheap digital desk. Like one church have Midas Heritage 2000 and they still use in FOH that mixer. To broadcast and all other things they have Dante network, very interesting solution. Sound in auditorium is very good

[@chemdrum]

@@toms1346 I definitely agree! If someone has a high end analog board, they should update in the same bracket, if they need to upgrade

[@collabworship]

Awesome man! Although I don't think the Compact is "settling". It is actually my favorite version of the mixer.

[@nhaezer5121]

@@collabworship Can you expatiate on why the compact is your favourite version (apart from size and price). I'm in between deciding for either the compact of the big one.

[@chemdrum]

@@collabworship yea, you're right. The Compact is the same as the regular size X32 just in a smaller form with only 16 ins and 8 outs locally.

[@detent5390]

What are others using in the < $5k price range for console and mixrack combo? This is a great training video! Any issues seeing the 1” channel fader displays in room light or outdoors?

[@maxgrymonprez77]

SQ5+ DX168 much more flexible system.

[@collabworship]

Ya, we hear of a lot of people using the SQ5. We plan to get one soon and create content with it. We've heard great things about it!

[@collabworship]

No issues with seeing the fader displays. We've never used it outdoors, but it seems like they'd be visible.

[@detent5390]

@@maxgrymonprez77 That would be a good choice for price range. Didn't realize you can use the DX168 also on an Avantis, should an upgrade happen later.

[@maxgrymonprez77]

@@collabworship Oké great! I started out on X32's and liked them a lot. But after using Dlive and SQ It's painful to comeback to them. Touchscreen is just a must these days. Patching flexibility and customisable fader banks give you unlimited freedom. Being able to make a show layer with everything on you need, makes you faster and therefore a better sound engineer. I hate going trough the fixed layers on the x32. But still crazy value for money with the Behringer.

[@rjkora]

I love my x32, I do hope they update somethings soon ! also the support they have had on this is awesome, But a touch version of the X32 should be fun without that phone holder :)

[@collabworship]

I doubt we'll see an update anytime soon. But in the meantime, it is working great as is.

[@gigsup]

Wing. All day long.

[@stork1633]

What are your thoughts on the x32 vs A&H SQ series?

[@collabworship]

I've not used the A&H SQ series yet, so not sure.

[@maval4537]

Hello, I'm a total beginner when it comes to recording technology. I'm trying to familiarize myself with it somehow. When I was looking for a suitable mixing console for home recording purpose, I was looking at the X32 and I have the following problem: I noticed that the device has a lot of XLR connections , but only 6 line inputs. I only have a vocal microphone and a modeling guitar that would need an XLR, the rest are all synthesizers and they all need a line input. Do you know an alternative to the X32 that has more line inputs? And can you please explain to me why so many mixers have significantly more inputs than channels? Somehow I don't really understand the point🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks!

[@YeshuaMuzic]

You can get a cable with TRS on one and XLR on the other. Unfortunately x32 doesn't have TRS inputs. Only the Aux inputs have TRS.

[@maval4537]

@@YeshuaMuzic Oh, I understand... Thanks for your response!

[@truesurvivor]

Just got an x32 at my Church. After one month had a channel scribble strip go out. Can change color but no text at all. Been seeing a lot of this issue in forums.

[@collabworship]

That's strange. Haven't had any issues with our scribble strips. Haven't heard of problems with that till now.

[@tonylancer7367]

Miss our church's X32 Compact, it was stolen two weeks ago. 😥 Anyways, when we had it, I really liked how easy it was to record all of the channels, and the different routing setups. It wasn't straight forward and since I'm self taught, I had trouble figuring out some stuff I mean I'll confess that I didn't even use the onboard effects (because I didn't know how to use them. 😅). It's a pretty capable board and if we get funds to get another mixer, I might they get this again (WING is nice but outside the price range and not practical for our church size). If Behringer are to do a V2 of the X32, they should include Dante as standard, it's criminal it's not included.

[@collabworship]

The Compact is my favorite version of the mixer. :)

[@thomasallie.R122]

When is engineering halting support on this please? And what is the alternative to it?

[@collabworship]

Not sure on support. We would say that the WING is the alternative. It seems to be Behringers upgrade to the X32. And we love it.

[@BritoWorx]

Behringer should really consider a mk2 version of this mixer w/ combo jacks, oled touch screen and updated components.

[@collabworship]

Agreed.

[@buelow123]

Thats the wing, isn't it?

[@garryga3eta964]

Many people say that this board has very durable faders, is this true and how often did you change yours?

[@collabworship]

Haven't had to change any faders. One of the knobs below the screen is on it's way out though. Thats the only piece of hardware on the board that has shown its age thus far.

[@jakes.5591]

The only X32 I've ever used had multiple buttons that didn't like to acknowledge that they had been pressed. I've used many X32 rack units and they're great. I'm not a fan of the console. I use an SQ-5 and absolutely love it.

[@collabworship]

I've not used an SQ-5, but plan to get my hands on one soon.

[@Mtaalas]

I've seen some very VERY dirty and thrown around x32's, cleaned a bunch before getting to use them since they came from some literal forest gig :D Been working fine... they've been amazingly robust considering the price and I've never used one that had anything broken in it... seen few being sold that have small issues like knobs been snapped or a contact issue with a scribble strip... both fixable issues.

[@metincetinkaya845]

Thanks friends

[@dannyharvey8470]

you missed the AES/EBU Output in the hate section! It could have been 2 more analogue outs! ;-) That said, I love mine too!

[@YoshiaBarabha]

On Behringer X32, I would like to divert two audio channels from the main speakers to just a single monitor. I don't want them to go through the main speakers only to a monitor. How can I do that? If yes, Can you help me to do the thing step by step please.

[@collabworship]

You will use a bus mix for this. Then, send that bus mix to an XLR output using the Routing -> Outputs screen. Lastly, tap SENDS ON FADER, select that Bus, and turn up anything you want in the monitor. Side note, you'll want this to be a pre-fader setup. Select the bus, navigate to the SETUP screen, and select "pre fader" for the configuration.

[@YoshiaBarabha]

thank you, I will do based on your instruction, thank you again for@@collabworship

[@ebentechstudio]

what are the difference between the behringer x32 compact, producer and the 32 channel?

[@collabworship]

Mostly just form factor and rack mount-abliity. The producer and the rack are both rack mountable. Regular and compact are not. Every version of the X32 gives you the same capabilities, but the full size X32 is the only one that has 32 built in mic pre-amps. All of the other ones require a digital snake to use 32 channels of audio.

[@ebentechstudio]

@@collabworship thank you

[@loveaboveall2382]

Our church is trying to update from the Zoom L20. But we are torn between the x32, tf5, and Sq5. Which would you recommend?

[@collabworship]

We'll have to get back to you on that. The X32 is the only one we've used of the 3. But we're about to get our hands on the SQ5! And hopefully one of the Yamaha boards as well.

[@loveaboveall2382]

@@collabworship ok no problem, to stir up the pot a little, a 4th option has been added; the Wing!

[@Epicdude012]

SQ5 is probably best

[@boallmon324]

I have Sennheiser ew g4 iem monitors. I use 6 of them. How would I hook up them to a X32 ? No one can tell me so far.

[@collabworship]

For a stereo mix, you'll need to use a pair of bus mixes for each IEM. For a mono mix, just one bus for each IEM. Then, route each bus to the desired output. You can connect to XLR outs on the back of the mixer or a digital snake.

[@SimoneCapitaniUX]

Are the P16-M devices independent from the aux buses? @@collabworship In that case, you can buy that, adding a stereo monitoring channel.

[@Mtaalas]

Everything becoming more expensive (wing has risen in price like ~35%), this is still very VERY good option if you need live desk for stages where there's different act on it every single day or even multiples every day... where you don't have the time to get prepare or don't runt he same show every time. x32 is FAST regarding how quickly you can reach everything that matters in live situation. Many other manufacturers are stripping the buttons and knobs and moving to touch screens, and that makes them SLOW and cumbersome in comparison.

[@collabworship]

Good points to consider. Thank you!

[@df4808]

Another great benefit is using it with an iPad or and android tablet !!!

[@collabworship]

Agreed!

[@GroentjeK7]

I’m wondering whether behringer is updating the x32 anytime soon

[@steve01010]

The wing may have been an attempt to replace the x32. Unfortunately, lots of hardware issues have put a damper on that. It will be interesting to see what they do next!

[@BjorgenEatinger]

Nope, no updates are coming.

[@collabworship]

I doubt it. All good though because everything is working.

[@johnturner9771]

I just picked up a used (when I say used, I mean they used for a gymnasium for basketball games. They sold it because it was way, WAY more than they needed) for 1300. It has 3.09 firmware. When Ib watch the videos on how to set it up, the screen looks different. I am thinking it is the firmware. I am now in the setup mode. I am stumped with what is the main outputs…LOL

[@collabworship]

Lol. Definitely worth upgrading the firmware. It's free!

[@maisbaer]

There are three things I hate: -Stereo channels always use two neighbored faders -Effects are configured as complicated as on analog consoles -This digital mixer has no digital inputs and outputs (despite the usb card) As at least 1. and 2. are better, I‘d prefer the Wing.

[@BeniaminKis]

You can add to the hate part the fact that if you want a stereo bus/channel, you have to use two of them 😵‍💫 This is fixed in the Wing, tho.

[@collabworship]

True story.

[@JakubVojtechovsky]

Right, but what drives me more crazy, that you have to use only specific pairs to link them together (1-2, 3-4 and so on...) 🤨

[@BeniaminKis]

@@JakubVojtechovsky yepp... odd with even.

[@johnsonchukwuemeka0823]

How do I operate it

[@collabworship]

We have a course all about it! collaborateworship.com/x32-mastery/ And lots of free content on our channel.

[@patriciaclemons410]

Our church has the x32 Behringer for about 6 years

[@collabworship]

Have you experienced any issues with yours?

[@ducolwd]

​@@collabworship Sometimes the routering is on Play on startup. Change it to Record solves it. Even on Auto it happens sometimes.

[@johnturner9771]

I just picked up a used (when I say used, I mean they used for a gymnasium for basketball games. They sold it because it was way, WAY more than they needed) for 1300. It has 3.09 firmware. When Ib watch the videos on how to set it up, the screen looks different. I am thinking it is the firmware. I am now in the setup mode. I am stumped with what is the main outputs…LOL

[@Ryandoesdifferentthings]

I would buy it again and again

[@collabworship]

Agreed!

[@WayneWatson1]

Same here. Although we upgraded to the m32

[@Ryandoesdifferentthings]

@@WayneWatson1 isn’t the m32 like the same?

[@WayneWatson1]

@@Ryandoesdifferentthings yes, pretty much, it's just the layout is different but otherwise it's the same board, just a little modernized. It curves up in the back instead of flat front to back

[@Utoober-yp7mf]

This or the Allen & Heath QU32

[@SidhuGhising]

The only thing I hate about x32 is phone pod. 😅

[@EshockT]

Want to cover Dante routing in your class?

[@collabworship]

Maybe at some point. We've never used Dante at this point in time, but would like to get familiar with it.

[@Eliteguitarschool]

I went to pay for the course and it was way too expensive.

[@toms1346]

If You want better sound buy M32 or if you had X32 buy stage box from Midas and you will hear significant improvements in sound quality.

[@collabworship]

We need to do a Behringer vs Midas sound comparison.

[@ArlinSandbulte]

The X32 was/is basically a knock-off of the Yamaha LS9-32, with two significant differences: 1.) VCA/DCA groups. X32 has 'em. The LS9 did not. 2.) Price. This was main reason for the X32's rise to fame. It significantly undercut the cost of other similar digital mixers at the time, like the LS9. There are other differences as well, but these two are by far the most important.

[@AllenPendleton]

I have done many a mix on the ls9 and it sucks. The x32 blows it out of the water.

[@collabworship]

I had to mix a show on the LS9 and found it much harder to use than the X32. Of course, I am now used to the X32, so maybe it wasn't a fair comparison. Nevertheless, X32 won the race. The market spoke!

[@ArlinSandbulte]

Keep in mind the LS9 is much older than the X32. LS9 was released in 2006. X32 was released in 2012. To anyone familiar with both consoles, the similarities are un-mistakeable. But, the X32 does have some more bells and whistles, and benefits from newer hardware.

[@robbfrank4141]

Bro 200 DOLLARS? For a 6 minute video??

[@collabworship]

200 dollars? For what 6 minute video? We aren't selling any singular 6 minute videos lol.

[@artlodi5202]

I hate info-mercial videos that try to disguise themselves as something else. Please rename this video "buy my class"

[@collabworship]

Welcome to KZbin, where we made you a FREE video to help you out, and simply ask you to check out our related product that we made if you think it would help you even more. 🙂

[@johnturner9771]

I just picked up a used (when I say used, I mean they used for a gymnasium for basketball games. They sold it because it was way, WAY more than they needed) for 1300. It has 3.09 firmware. When Ib watch the videos on how to set it up, the screen looks different. I am thinking it is the firmware. I am now in the setup mode. I am stumped with what is the main outputs…LOL

[@collabworship]

Sounds like a firmware difference. We recommend upgrading. The firmware has gotten way better since the one your's has on it.